What serious complications does a facial reconstruction procedure present to the patient? regarding facial reconstruction surgery for my jaw to correct a severe overbite, i am very wary of complications that may occur due to the invasive nature of orthogn

Risks : Risks associated with orthognatic facial surgery are minimal, but include post procedural pain, swelling, allergy to anesthetic and facial numbness due to facial nerve damage (can be temporary or permanent). Also, the surgery will have an effect on the person's facial appearance, which is to be expected with this extensive and important procedure. Talk to your health care provider about actions you can take before and after to reduce risks.

Many considerations: This is major surgery and should be regarded as such. When performed by an accomplished team with total patient compliance, it is a relatively predictable treatment. All patients heal differently. You will have swelling and pain, discomfort, and numbness, but these will be treated and will pass over time. Depending on the procedure, there can be long term/permanent numbness. Results are worth it.

See: See both a qualified Orthodontic Specialist and an Oral Surgeon for answers. Surgery alone is almost never indicated because teeth have adapted to your malocclusion and will not fit/function if only the jaws are corrected. Complications are the same as for any surgical procedure. As there are many types of jaw surgery, you need to discuss your needs with Surgeon directly.

Jaw surgery: These issues cannot be answered in a short 400 word forum. If you are "very wary", then you need to hear specifics-- as well as "other options". "Severe" overbites addressed without the surgery are destined to failure or poor results. Use of such terms as "invasive nature", and "serious complications" make me wonder about the source of your fears. See an oral surgeon who performs OGS.